Category: Education
Expert’s guide to mobile windscreen repairs
Are you reading this due to a set of unfortunate circumstances relating to your windscreen? We’re sorry to hear that! The good news is that mobile windshield experts can repair or replace your windscreen in the convenience of your own home… or at the very least your driveway. Even better, we can help! Why windscreens
Expert’s guide to remote technician car servicing
When it comes to convenience, you really can’t go past booking a My Auto Shop remote technician. It’s so easy! Much like a mobile mechanic, they visit your home or office, grab the keys, and after a few hours you’re all good to go. No mess, no fuss! That said, we thought we’d cover off
Why I booked a My Auto Shop remote technician
Guest Post: If your life is anything like mine, the hours spent between 7am-5pm are spent running around like a headless chicken, checking in on whatever needs doing work-wise, errands to keep things going at home, the list is endless! So you can imagine my dismay when I noticed that my brakes started to show
Can mobile auto electricians do the same jobs as those in a workshop?
With ownership of electric vehicles (EVs) on the rise, it’s a fair bet that car owners in general are needing to deal with more electrical issues than normal. That’s not to say they’re at all prone to problems – in fact, we’re big fans here at My Auto Shop – it’s just the nature of
How can a mobile mechanic help me?
Mobile mechanics, also known as remote technicians here at My Auto Shop, offer a great way to get your vehicle serviced or repaired at your home or office, without losing out on valuable time getting your car in full working order. With the ability to bring all the necessary tools and parts with them in
What to check before towing
Towing something with your car is an important thing to think through. You’re putting a lot of load on your car’s components and that can lead to breakages and issues. We’ll walk you through the basics to check to know before you tow… Things to check on your car before towing Can your car tow
When do I get my car serviced?
Nearly all modern cars have different service intervals, this is to do with different engine constructions and different engineering requirements. If your car needs a service, or any other work, click here. For example a higher performance European car like a Mercedes, BMW, or Audi, will require more oil changes, filter changes and maintenance to
The importance of engine coolant
Your engine is called an ‘internal combustion engine’. This means that while running there’s a lot of, well, internal combustion occurring. Thousands of explosions a minute, these create a lot of heat. How do you stop all this heat from ruining your engine? Coolant is pumped through the cooling channels, carrying heat away from the
Is it safe to drive with a broken clutch?
We recommend you absolutely do not try to drive with a broken clutch. It isn’t a good idea, in fact, it probably won’t even work. Your clutch is what connects the engine to the transmission. Your clutch is what mates and transfers the power from the engine to the wheels. If it isn’t working then
Why do I need to replace my timing belt?
Your timing belt doesn’t run the clock in your car. It runs a way more important part – your engine. Like many other engine components, it wears out. When your car is running, it’s spinning at extremely high speeds, in a very hot place. I don’t really like running in a very mild place, imagine
